Junior Research Analyst at Lotus Capital Limited

Lotus Capital Limited is a full-service ethical investment management company specializing in Asset Management, Private Wealth Management, and Financial Advisory services. Lotus Capital is a pioneer in non-interest finance in Nigeria and duly registered with the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) as Fund Managers. Over the last 16 years, we have consistently contributed towards the growth of non-interest finance in the Nigerian capital market, and also manage 3 mutual funds listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Junior Research Analyst

Location: Lagos

Responsibilities
Market & Economic Research:

• Monitor macroeconomic trends (inflation, interest rates, FX, GDP)
• Track developments in financial markets (equities, fixed income, commodities)
• Prepare periodic market updates and economic outlook reports

Company & Industry Analysis:

• Conduct fundamental analysis of listed companies (financial statements, ratios, valuation)
• Build and maintain financial models
• Analyze industry trends and competitive positioning

Investment Support:

• Support portfolio managers with data, research, and analysis
• Monitor portfolio performance and risk metrics

Data Management & Reporting:

• Collect, clean, and analyze financial and market data
• Maintain research databases and trade logs
• Prepare reports, presentations, and dashboards for internal use

Compliance & Documentation:

• Ensure all research and trade documentation meets internal policies and regulatory standards
• Maintain proper audit trails for all investment decisions
• Support compliance reviews and internal audits

Requirements
Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field;
• Progress toward CFA (Level I) is an advantage
• Basic understanding of portfolio management and financial markets.

Job Attributes:

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Basic financial modeling and valuation knowledge
• High attention to detail
• Strong Excel and data management skills
• Understanding of financial instruments and markets
• Good written communication
• Strong sense of accountability and organization.

Application Closing Date
20th May, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@lotuscapitallimited.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.